Another mystery surrounding Noah’s Ark regards the exact materials used to build such a structure. According to The King James Version of the Bible, the Ark was made of “gopher wood.”
However, since there are no trees that go by the name “gopher” today, it’s hard to verify. The New International Version of the Bible uses the term “cypress wood.”
Sky View
Not long after the French explorer, Fernand Navarra, admitted to fabricating his findings, a helicopter pilot, George Greene took a shot at unveiling the whereabouts of the ark.
Greene claimed that he could see the ark from his helicopter ride above Ararat, and said it's fossilized in the side of a rock cliff about 13,000-14,000 ft above sea level. Apparently his sky view photos weren't convincing enough as he failed to gain investment for a proper expedition.
Symbolisms And Deeper Meaning
From a theologian’s perspective, one of the most intriguing details about the legend is that it appears to be a microcosm of creation.
There were three decks on the ark, which may symbolize the three levels that Hebrews believed made up the world – the waters, the heavens, and the earth.
How Many Were There?
Although it is commonly thought that Noah rescued two of each animal, the Bible states differently.
In one passage, it says “seven pairs of every kind of clean animal,” and “one pair of every kind of unclean animal,” and later “seven pairs of every kind of bird.” So, if you do the math, it may have actually been 14 of each animal.
That's A Lot Sheep?
Some experts believe that there were as many as 2.15 million sheep in the vessel. Naturally, most are skeptical about this outrageous number.
Considering al the other animals, and humans needed enough space to sleep, eat and, and just live during the time they spent on the ship. Other theorists speculate that the number of animals on the ship was closer to 16,000.